Alzheimer's

Prevention of Alzheimer's disease
Prevention of Alzheimer's disease is very difficult, as there is no known cause.

The course of the disease
The average duration of the illness is nine years, but it can run its course in just a few years or take as long as 20 years.

Treatment of Alzheimer's
Medication can help to slow the progression of the disease and improve memory.

Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease
The symptoms are closely related to the stages of the disease.

Prevalence of the disease
Alzheimer's disease is more common among women and the risk increases with age.

Description of dementia
Dementia is a brain condition characterised by progressive intellectual impairment. The word is derived from Latin; de "from", and mens "mind" or "brain".